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  • NGK announces company update

    NGK Spark Plugs (UK) has this month, officially changed the name of its UK operations to Niterra UK and h ...

    NGK Spark Plugs (UK) has this month, officially changed the name of its UK operations to Niterra UK and has revealed updated signage at its Hemel Hempstead headquarters. The company officially changed ...

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  • Maverick partners with Aviloo

    Austrian battery diagnostics and solutions company Aviloo, have launched a tool and software package whic ...

    Austrian battery diagnostics and solutions company Aviloo, have launched a tool and software package which will help UK garages to check the health of EV batteries for their customers. PMM learnt all ...

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  • Supertracker unveils laser aligner video

    Supertracker has unveiled an explainer video providing a step-by-step guide to using its trusted, cordles ...

    Supertracker has unveiled an explainer video providing a step-by-step guide to using its trusted, cordless STR1 range of laser aligners. As the automotive industry develops at pace, this demo video ha ...

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  • Does the public back a four year MOT period?

    Startline Motor Finance has revealed, almost nine out of 10 (89%) drivers agree with a Government proposa ...

    Startline Motor Finance has revealed, almost nine out of 10 (89%) drivers agree with a Government proposal to extend the first MOT test on cars from three to four years, despite the fact Government ha ...

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  • IMI Awards Winners Announced

    The 2023 IMI Award Winners have been announced at a ceremony at the InterContinental hotel in London, wri ...

    The 2023 IMI Award Winners have been announced at a ceremony at the InterContinental hotel in London, writes PMM's Kieran Nee. Congratulations go to Thomas Morris, Bridgwater & Taunton College, wh ...

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  • PMM Podcast speaks on MOT proposals

    If you’re concerned about the latest MOT proposals from the government, you need to listen to the latest ...

    If you’re concerned about the latest MOT proposals from the government, you need to listen to the latest episode of the PMM Podcast. Cars have never been so advanced, with ADAS and autonomous driving ...

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  • Garages attitude to websites hampering growth

    The founder of Garage Services Online has called for independent garages to stop viewing websites as onli ...

    The founder of Garage Services Online has called for independent garages to stop viewing websites as online brochures. Aftermarket website expert, Jim Lang, has said many garage owners also tend to th ...

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  • Automechanika Birmingham returns

    Automechanika has announced it will return to the NEC, Birmingham, 6 – 8 June 2023, with registration for ...

    Automechanika has announced it will return to the NEC, Birmingham, 6 – 8 June 2023, with registration for Free tickets now open.    ...

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  • Ring launches brighter colour inspection lamps

    Ring has announced its MAGflex Mini LED Inspection Lamp will now also be available in blue and yellow, in ...

    Ring has announced its MAGflex Mini LED Inspection Lamp will now also be available in blue and yellow, in a bid to allow technicians to easily find it. Not being able to quickly lay their hands on a w ...

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  • Castrol unveils refreshed brand

    Castrol has unveiled its refreshed brand, including an updated look and feel, in a bid to better reflect ...

    Castrol has unveiled its refreshed brand, including an updated look and feel, in a bid to better reflect its positioning in the market and the opportunities it sees in meeting the changing needs of cu ...

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  • Castrol launches product finder tool

    Castrol has launched an online product finder, helping consumers identify and purchase the correct engine ...

    Castrol has launched an online product finder, helping consumers identify and purchase the correct engine lubricant, transmission fluid, brake fluid and coolant for a specific vehicle. The tool, found ...

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  • Speed Of Sight announces track day plans

    Speed Of Sight has announced it will be hosting a track day at Thruxton Circuit in Hampshire to enable di ...

    Speed Of Sight has announced it will be hosting a track day at Thruxton Circuit in Hampshire to enable disabled people to drive. The event will take place on Monday 4th September 2023 from 10am – 4pm ...

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  • PMM announces latest podcast episode

    The PMM Podcast is back and this month the team will be focusing on oil, taking a deep dive into the secr ...

    The PMM Podcast is back and this month the team will be focusing on oil, taking a deep dive into the secret ingredient making cars more efficient than ever. We will hear commentary from the likes of M ...

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  • Industry braces for rise in counterfeit lubricants

    The Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS) has revealed it's expecting a rise in counterfeit lubr ...

    The Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS) has revealed it's expecting a rise in counterfeit lubricants as criminals look to cash in and sell cheaper alternatives to genuine products. This is ...

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  • Dangers of working under vehicles exposed

    Leading voices in motor vehicle repair have teamed up with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to warn ...

    Leading voices in motor vehicle repair have teamed up with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to warn of the dangers of working under vehicles without proper equipment. Figures recorded by HSE in t ...

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